Rattan pendant lights for bedroom

In a bedroom, one well-chosen light source is enough: a woven rattan pendant light bedroom hanging above the bed or at the end of the room, with a cable you can shorten to suit your ceiling height. All the models in this selection are rated IP20, for dry rooms, with an E27 or E14 socket and an adjustable hanging height.

Which type of rattan pendant should you choose for a bedroom?

Start with the volume, not the style. A compact shape lights a sleeping corner without taking over; a wide shape fills an empty space. The open weave filters the light and casts a pattern on the ceiling, which lights the room without dazzling you when you are lying down.

Rattan pendant for a bedroom

The shapes actually available are the ball, the open diamond-patterned bell, the leaf and the round. The Briseis pendant comes in sizes from a small 17 cm to 50 cm, so you can choose between a hanging bedside light and a more imposing volume. The Calya pendant features an open bell-shaped weave, from 40 to 60 cm. As for materials, you will find rattan, cane, bamboo and wood, with a metal or iron frame to hold the shape. The warranty is two years.

Wicker pendant for a bedroom

A fine weave, wicker style, gives a tighter mesh and a softer, less contrasted light than open bells. To compare weaves before choosing, browse fine wicker-style weaving and woven bamboo and rattan. The socket remains mostly E27; multi-arm models switch to E14 with smaller shades.

Ceiling light or pendant: which should you choose for a bedroom?

The difference lies in the space the light occupies. A ceiling light stays close to the ceiling and keeps the way clear; a pendant hangs down into the room and becomes part of the decor. In rattan, it is the pendant that brings the projected pattern and soft shadow.

Bedroom ceiling light

Choose a ceiling light if the room is low, if you move around a lot or if the bed sits directly underneath. A single-point pendant suits a bedroom where you sit and read better: it brings the source closer to your book. To see both families side by side, start from our full range of lighting.

Bedroom chandelier: how is it different from a pendant?

A chandelier spreads several light points, a pendant carries only one. The multi-arm models in this selection, such as the Cassiopea pendant at 102 cm by 51 cm, list living room as well as bedroom and light a wider area. For a sober adult bedroom, a simple pendant is often enough. Dark shades are compared in black shades for bedrooms.

How do you choose the diameter and height of a rattan pendant?

First measure your ceiling height, then the clear area above the bed. Pick a diameter that fills the space without blocking the way, and keep the pendant out of the path between bed and door. The adjustable cable lets you fine-tune after installation.

Large chandelier for a high ceiling: what volume?

Under a high ceiling, you lower the source to bring it closer to the room: the Bambousa pendant states a diameter of 60 cm and a cable height of up to 160 cm. The Ombelle pendant goes from 60 to 100 cm for large volumes. Beyond that, see large rooms and stairwells.

What diameter for an adult bedroom?

Small formats of 17 to 23 cm suit a hallway or a reading corner. A diameter of 40 to 60 cm dresses a standard bedroom. Multi-arm models take up 102 cm by 51 cm and are reserved for large rooms. The table below lists the actual dimensions.

Rattan pendant for a child's or baby's room: what criteria?

Three rules are enough: hang it out of reach, shorten the cable, and control the brightness. The weave does the rest by diffusing a soft light, with no dazzling point above the bed.

Rattan pendant for a child's room

Fix the pendant above an area the child cannot reach standing on the bed, with a short cable. A dimmable model lets you lower the brightness at bedtime without changing the bulb. Dimmable models make up a large share of this selection. See also wood pendants for bedrooms if you prefer a light shade.

Rattan pendant for a baby's room

Same logic, with even lower light: the cane weave casts a soft pattern that does not strain a baby's eyes. These pendants are rated IP20, so they are for dry rooms only: bedroom, hallway, office. None is suitable for a bathroom.

Where should you place a rattan pendant in the home?

Woven rattan travels well from room to room, as long as you follow one rule: dry interior. Bedroom, hallway, office, entrance, living room and dining room are among the rooms listed by the models.

Light for a WC or toilet: is rattan suitable?

Not in a damp room. IP20 indicates no protection against water splashes: a bathroom should be ruled out. In a dry toilet, a small format of 17 to 23 cm may work. For a passage area, compare entrance lighting instead.

Modern kitchen decor: how do you work in a rattan pendant?

Above a worktop or an island, an open bell adds warmth without weighing the space down. The Yumi pendant, in its 35 to 60 cm formats, is intended for bedroom, hallway and office. To take the idea further, look at modern kitchen decor, rattan pendant for living room and black rattan pendants.

How do you match a rattan pendant with the rest of the bedroom?

Rattan is neutral by nature: it is the colour of the frame and the weave that sets the mood. The colours actually available range from beige to black, with grey and gold.

Which colour goes well with rattan?

Natural, beige or honey rattan goes with white, beige and light woods. Black rattan calls for a grey or white wall and takes a touch of gold on the cabochons or finishes. To play with contrasts, explore gold finishes, white shades for bedrooms and blue pendants for bedrooms.

Rattan, wood and black metal: how do you combine them?

Go for two dominant materials and just one accent. A Liana pendant mixes rattan, wood and fabric in a contemporary spirit, while the six-light Lorlinella pairs light cane with black steel. Black metal frames set the tone.

Which bulb and which light for a rattan pendant?

Check the base first, then the colour temperature. These pendants mostly take E27 bulbs and switch to E14 on multi-arm models. A dimmer lets you adjust the mood without changing any hardware.

Light colour for living room or bedroom: which temperature should you choose?

As a general guide, warm white light sits around 2700 to 3000 K, neutral light around 4000 K. The Bambousa pendant states a warm white of 2700 to 3500 K at 40 W. For a bedroom, stay on the lower values, which are more restful in the evening.

E27 or E14 bulb: how do you know which to take?

The base is shown on the model's product page: E27 for a standard bulb with a large screw thread, E14 for a small one. The multi-arm models in this selection are E14, most of the others are E27. To go further, see modern LED pendants.

How do you clean and care for a rattan pendant?

Dry, and without soaking. Turn off the power before any work, then dust. A weave that stays dry keeps its shape and colour far longer than one that has been rinsed.

How do you clean cane without damaging it?

A soft cloth or a soft-bristled brush is enough for dust. Open weaves only need a regular pass: dust settles there but does not cling. On a multi-arm model, such as the Livlineta pendant, clean piece by piece, with the power off.

Grandmother's recipe for stripping furniture: should you apply it to rattan?

No. Stripping is for solid wood, not a woven shade: a stripping product would attack the fibres and make the cane warp. For a wooden piece of furniture, always test the recipe on a hidden area. If you are looking for a material to work with, wood pendants for bedrooms mix wood and rattan.

Frequently asked questions

How to choose and order

Decide on the room, the diameter and the base, then check the cable height you need. The current price is shown in the grid, with no commitment on our part to a fixed value. Secure payment, tracked delivery, returns available and Designix customer service for any question about a specific model.

To compare all the families before deciding, start again from the lighting catalogue and keep the three benchmarks in mind: volume, socket, weave. Choose a dimmable model if the room also serves as a reading corner; a multi-arm model if the area to light is large.